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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

I know today's Christmas project doesn't look very Christmas-y, but hear me out. You know how you have lots of people to give gifts to each holiday season? You need gifts for teachers, coaches, tutors, hairdressers, co-workers, church friends, etc. This year, I have over 10 teachers to give gifts to and that adds up really quick.

I saw the recipe for these cupcake-fuzzy-socks over at the Green Bean Crafterole blog. I thought it was the coolest, cutest, easiest gift I've ever seen! Besides this cupcake, Carrie (GreenBean) has tons more fantastic projects. She is incredibly talented and makes the cutest and most unusual things!! We are so lucky that she has agreed to be an upcoming guest designer here on Everyday Cricut!

Now, onto some quick details and then I will link you up to the clear, well written, step by step directions Carrie has provided on her blog!

The fuzzy socks are from Michaels and were $2.50 a pair, but you could use any fuzzy socks you find as they are on sale everywhere this time of year.

I used the Cricut Cupcake Wrappers cartridge and cut the butterfly2 at 2-1/2" (that's as big as it will go on a 12x12 sheet of paper). But, you can still make this on the baby bug using a 5-1/2" x 12" sheet of paper!

I carefully embossed the top white layer with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder. It took some maneuvering to get the whole thing done but it worked out (wiggle, wiggle). Then I mounted the white butterfly section onto a solid pink layer. I love that this cartridge has two layers for each cupcake wrapper!

Next, I followed Carrie's precise directions for rolling up and securing the fuzzy socks. I stuck a red pompom in the top and tucked it into one of the folds. I worried it would fall out but it stuck! Then, I carefully fit the cupcake wrapper around the socks (more wiggling).

Finally, I wrapped the "cupcake" in a clear plastic bag I got at Michaels ($2.99 approximately for 12 clear bags). I tied it up with some ribbon and it's done! I will tape the cupcake to the envelope of a card when the time comes.

I love this! They are so adorable. I bought some of the socks so I can make some of these. Now I just need the cupcake wrappers cartridge. Can't wait to see Greenbean's awesome projects as guest designer.

I made some of these last Christmas for just that same reason. You could cut the wrapper in Christmas paper to make it more 'Christmassy'. I've even stocked up on the socks for this year (but haven't made the cupcakes yet.)

I am hosting an event for a group of ladies. Since we live in different states we try to get together yearly. Sleepover, fun and frivolity, etc. We have been friends for 50 years. OMG! I put that in print. "The Gabbing Gals Gathering" is coming up and I will present this cute little gift as part of the fun gifts I have in mind. I love it "thank you Green Bean", Joy and Melanie.

These are so super cute, I saw these on the Cricut MB, and I have been designing my own cupcake wrappers with my Gypsy, so much fun!!!! every girl I know will be getting these for Christmas this year!!!!

What a super idea! I'd seen these somewhere else, but had completely forgotten. With three kids, I have a large number of teachers and EAs to buy for as well. I LOVE creative ideas. Thanks so much for sharing!

That's a super cute little gift! I can see making these for the ladies that work in my DH office (there's 4 of them); doesn't seem like it's a huge investment of time or money...thanks for the idea! I'll have to check out Carrie's instructions.

This is such a wonderful idea for a Christmas gift for all of those "extra" gifts we need around the holidays, or anytime really! Checked out the site too - really cute ideas!Thank you for yet another great idea!Blessings, Donna

I saw some of these back around Valentine's day and thought they were so cute. They are perfect gifts for those people you need just a little something for but packaged this way makes them soooo much fun.

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We are a couple of Cricut lovers and bloggers who are excited to share our interest in the Cricut with others. We decided to do a blog devoted to Provo Craft's Cricut because people are always looking for great everyday Cricut ideas! We hope that by showing you some different things the cartridges can do, as well as some cuts you may have overlooked, that you are then able to be inspired to create some beautiful things.